The Dallas Arts District Announces Grand Opening of Ticket and Information Desk
The media and public are invited to attend the Grand Opening of the Dallas Arts District Ticket and Information Desk Presented by Cadillac, which will feature special performances, giveaways, ribbon cutting, remarks by arts leaders, and refreshments by La Duni Latin Kitchen & Coffee Studio. The nationʼs largest arts district extends its presence outside of downtown Dallas for the first time, and aims to reach wider audiences, with the introduction of a permanent and fully staffed ticket and information desk located at NorthPark Center, which has a long-standing tradition of integrating art into the shopping experience.
Grand Opening on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 10:45 am; Desk is open for business during regular mall hours, 10 am to 9 pm, Monday through Saturday, and 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday. Holiday hours vary. Special opening week discounts and tickets available to select Arts District organizations at Ticket and Information Center from April 26 through May 2. Giveaways presented throughout opening day on April 26.
NorthPark Center, 8687 North Central Expressway. Desk located in the corridor between Barneys New York and Nordstrom.
The Ticket and Information Center is staffed with Arts District Ambassadors to assist patrons with information and tickets to performances and events for the many Dallas Arts District organizations, including: Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Arts District Chorale, AT&T Performing Arts Center, Childrenʼs Chorus of Greater Dallas, Crow Collection of Asian Art, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Dallas Film Society, The Dallas Opera, Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Theater Center, Dallas Wind Symphony, Fine Arts Chamber Players, Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra, Metropolitan Winds, Nasher Sculpture Center, Orchestra of New Spain, Texas Ballet Theater, TITAS and Turtle Creek Chorale.
INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE:
Veletta Lill, Executive Director, Dallas Arts District Nancy Nasher, Arts Patron and Owner of NorthPark Center Tom D’Angelo, Regional Marketing Manager for Cadillac
ABOUT DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT
The Dallas Arts District is a unique, 68-acre, 19-block neighborhood in the heart of Downtown. A rare jewel, the District is a center of innovative architecture, world- class exhibits, exemplary cultural programming and much more. Operating under the umbrella of Downtown Dallas, Inc., a private nonprofit organization that serves as an advocate for downtown, Dallas Arts District acts as advocate, steward and representative on behalf of the arts centric neighborhood.
ABOUT NORTHPARK CENTER
As one of the premier shopping centers in the United States, NorthPark Center (www.northparkcenter.com) proudly offers shoppers the best of the best in every category represented including the finest in luxury retail and exclusives in the Southwest. Presenting an unparalleled selection of international designers set amid timeless modern architecture and a world-class art collection, NorthPark Center has established a new standard in the United States for innovative retail destinations.
NorthPark Center is owned, managed, operated and leased by husband and wife David J. Haemisegger and Nancy A. Nasher. After a $250 million expansion in 2006, NorthPark Center became the largest shopping center in North Texas and one of the top shopping destinations in the United States. NorthPark Center will continue to open more luxury boutiques, exclusive stores and dining options throughout 2011 and beyond, culminating in more than 235 stores and restaurants.
ABOUT CADILLAC
Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. In recent years, Cadillac has engineered a historic renaissance led by artful engineering and global expansion. The Metroplex Cadillac Dealers are comprised of eight dealerships throughout North Texas, committed to supporting the artistic talent and achievements in performance and visual arts within the community. More information on Cadillac and their affiliation with the Arts can be found at metroplexcadillacdealers.com
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Kristen Gibbins
Public Relations
NorthPark Center
972.514.2099
kgibbins@northparkcntr.com
